Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti
Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti are crisp, twice-baked cookies with a fragrant hint of anise and a generous mix of hazelnuts and almonds. Each slice delivers a balanced sweetness and a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with coffee or dessert wine. Serve them after dinner or as a classy afternoon treat.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture forms a ball, scraping down the bowl once or twice. Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the hazelnuts, almonds, and anise seeds.
- 3
Whisk the egg yolk and water together in a bowl.
- 4
Divide the dough into 3 portions and roll each into logs about 1 1/2 inches wide. Place them on the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. Brush with the egg yolk–water mixture.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the oven and reduce the heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut the logs diagonally into 1-inch slices and lay them cut-side down on the baking sheet. Return the cantuccini to the oven until dry and firm, 30 to 40 minutes more.
- 7
Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
- Calories 112.29 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.7 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 20.27 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.6 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.54 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 9.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.15 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 10.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 37.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 4.77 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Tuscan Style Cantuccini Biscotti is made with 9 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Powder, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 112.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Powder, Eggs, Hazelnuts. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 112.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti healthy?
- Tuscan-Style Cantuccini Biscotti has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 112.29 calories and 2.7 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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